Speech Language Pathologist - St. Francis Downtown

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. The role includes conducting comprehensive evaluations, creating individualized treatment plans, and applying therapeutic techniques to improve patients’ communication and related abilities.

The position assesses referrals and patient histories, administers prescribed treatments, and develops rehabilitation programs addressing language, voice, articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition. The Speech Language Pathologist also educates patients, families, and caregivers about therapeutic procedures for continued care at home, modifies treatment plans as needed, and collaborates with other healthcare team members, including through patient care conferences.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients, the public, and healthcare professionals at all levels.
• Critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred at hire and required within one year.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
• Experience in an equivalent setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical histories to determine therapy needs.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based on clinical assessments and diagnostic tools.
• Administer prescribed speech-language pathology treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Design rehabilitation programs addressing verbal and written language, voice, articulation, fluency, communication interaction, swallowing, auditory and visual processing, memory, and cognition.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic procedures for continuation at home.
• Adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary, collaborate with healthcare team members, and participate in patient care conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed